I was a little wary of staying in a hostel as I haven't done the whole shared bathroom down the…read morehall thing in a few years but I was pleasantly surprised by the YHA. My friends and I were in a big enough group to share a six person room-- it was clean and fairly spacious, and the beds were comfy. The bathrooms were also very clean and there was never a wait for the shower. I also found that it wasn't noisy late at night-- either we came at a time when the big party people weren't staying or these guys do a good job of noise control late night. This hostel is super close to all of the bars and restaurants in Byron and only a couple of blocks to the beach. It was only $40 a night and that includes free use of their boogey boards and bicycles as well! We didn't use the kitchen but took a peek one day and it looked big enough to accommodate everyone. Would definitely recommend this to a budget traveller.

AMAZING! probably my…read morefavourite hostel I've stayed in. hosts were amazing, and the rooms were comfortable and clean. they have a pool and upper deck to hang out at. if you want to do something local they can give you plenty of options to look at. for example I tried surfing and they referenced me to a place to go. very helpful. overall I loved this place and will try to book with them if I stay in bryon bay again

I lived here for 2 months, and i have neer been so happy in my life. Byron bay is my favourite…read moreplace on earth, and while searching for somewhere to crash, i stumbled upon aqaurius and instantly feel inlove. its proxomity to the beach is amazing, about a 2min awalk. but the attitude and lay out of the place is what makes this place great. The central point being, what we call in South Africa, a Boma, which is an inclosed area with natrual materals, with a long wooden table in the middle where everyone hangs out. a bar on site, and a lazy chilled out attitude during the day..you can seriously loose whole chunks of your life living here.

Aquarius Backpacker's is a great place to stay for anyone wanting a bit of a lively party…read moreatmosphere. They offer tours at great discounts, have an awesome food menu, the best happy hour around town, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. I stayed here for a few nights and would have stayed longer if they weren't booked out on a Saturday. Even with all the great amenities provided, I was a bit relieved to leave the party dorms because, well, it's just not my scene anymore and there's only so much I can handle! If you're looking for a quiet place to stay, this likely isn't it. If you're looking for fun and sometimes delightfully tacky entertainment, look no further. Aquarius is also centrally located making everything super walker friendly. Discounts on food from their restaurant or free dinner included.

Most of the building and facilities are in need of renovation - carpets, curtains, furniture,…read morekitchen appliances, etc. Some of the indoor common areas have ants. Sue is great!

This hostel was fantastic. Fun hostel group activities every night. Nights ended at 10pm in the…read morehostel but they always have an employee direct you to a bar with specials for that particular night. The common area is excellent with 2 hot tubs, hammocks, a huge outdoor courtyard, and an inside loft with ping pong and and billiards. Rooms have housecleaning every day with the kitchen being cleaned daily. Prime location in a small beach town with a 2 minute walk to the beach. It's definitely the best hostel I stayed at heading up the east coast.

If this is supposed to be a great hostel in Byron Bay, I'd hate to see the others. While the night…read moreI spent here wasn't the worst, I wasn't exactly stoked by the lack of A/C, the lack of power outlets, and the lack of a super comfortable bed. Great staff here, though, as they were friendly and found me a room when the Internet said they were sold out.

This was one of the best hostels that I've ever stayed at! The staff make you feel right at home…read moreand there's always a party going on in Byron Bay. At night there are always people drinking at the tables near the kitchen area so it's easy to talk to new people. I stayed in the apartment rooms which are a bit quieter and consist of two 4-bed dorms with private bathroom and kitchen. I found this to be a great deal considering the price even if you decide not to go out at all. Hostel is also close to restaurants in the area and the Woolworths grocery shore, which is convenient. The bottle shop can be found near the grocery store if going for a quick beer run or whatever.

I really don't know how I haven't posted a review of this place. I thought I had. After leaving…read moreanother place in the area that was gross and disgusting I walked into this hotel and was so pleasantly surprised. It took me days to even realize it's a backpackers hotel. The place is so clean and chic with great amenities, one would never know! The rooms are great here although wouldn't recommend getting a basic room especially for 2 as they are very small. I got an upgraded room and it was white all over with a massive bathroom and rain fall shower, the pressure was to die for . It even had a tiny balcony which I enjoyed for my morning coffees. They have a communal kitchen that is kept immaculately even has L'occitane soap to wash your dishes. Complete kitchen and grill to cook with a fridge for storage. There's laundry, and a small lap pool great for dips as Byron Bay is quite humid. There also is room service, which is why it I thought it was a regular hotel. Free coffee and tea and filtered water. What else can one ask for? Yes its a little more expensive than some of the other places in the area but it's worth it.

Exceptionally well set out. Friendly service and a great experience. I stayed here for only one…read morenight, and admittedly the previous night I had been camping so perhaps the clean white sheets and modern setting biased me to feel more kindly and less critical. There are three houses on the property, and a number of rooms in each (eight in the one I stayed in). Each house is very modern with a kitchen, dining areas, BBQ, etc. Ideally you would come here with a family for a birthday or something like that, but even from my experience it was worth heading back to.